LAKES PARK BASKET AUCTION/ BID
"Rebel & Dart Holistic Spa & Pure Florida Dolphin Watch & Eco Boat Tour Basket" is the perfect excuse to indulge in self-care. The total basket value is $415.
INCLUDES: Handcrafted herbal tea mug, soft & cozy blanket & socks, candle, exfoliating brush, potted plant, & 25% off a facial & LED treatment, and Dolphin Watch / Eco Tour by Pure Florida for 2 adults!
This basket has been generously donated by Kate Hampton of Rebel & Dart, a Holistic wellness company, and Pure Florida & The Julian Family.
Just place your bid in the comment section of the basket you would like to bid on! Come back often to see if you are the highest bidder.
Bidding Extended to May 31st
PLEASE bid in $10 increments.
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!
We welcome service animals at our location. However, if you're looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, JY Linear Trail and Wa-Ke-Hatchee Community Park are great nearby options! 🐾🌿
Lee Commissioners award contract to replace splash pads at Lakes Regional Park
Fort Myers, FL, March 18, 2025 – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a $2.6 million contract to replace the splash pads at Lakes Regional Park, which were destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
The design-build contract with Gulfpoint Construction Company, Inc., includes the completion of design, survey, permitting and construction. Gulfpoint Construction will demolish and remove existing damaged equipment and concrete pads in order to build new splash pads. Construction will include all concrete work, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, shade structures, water features, signage and fencing.
The project will be funded through the Florida Division of Emergency Management Legislative Appropriations Program Fund.
Construction is expected to begin in April and be complete in about a year, weather permitting. Lee County has diligently followed the FEMA process in order to receive federal dollars for repairs for rebuilding so that local taxpayer dollars are not used.
In the meantime, residents and visitors who want to enjoy a county splash pad may visitVeterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, in Lehigh Acres, which is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
In addition, Lee County Parks & Recreation operates four Community Pools:
- San Carlos Community Pool, 8208 Sanibel Blvd., Fort Myers
- Lehigh Acres Community Pool, 1400 W. Fifth St., Lehigh Acres
- Pine Island Community Pool, 5675 Sesame Drive, Pine Island
- North Fort Myers Community Pool, 5170 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers
To stay up to date on hurricane repairs as well as Lee County Parks & Recreation capital projects and major maintenance efforts, view the Parks Project Information Tool at leeparks.org.
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GET INVOLVED
Help us improve our park! Volunteer, donate or attend our fundraising events.
Volunteer
Join our fabulous volunteer community to support maintenance and expansion of the Lakes Park Gardens, including the Fragrance Garden, the Community Garden, and the Children’s Garden.
Donate
Raised funds will go for enhancements throughout the park, such as rebuild garden beds in the Community Garden, expansion of the irrigation system in the Botanic Garden, improved educational signage along the trails and continued enhancements to the Children’s Garden.
Community Garden
Are you a gardener but don’t have the space for veggies? Rent one of our Community Garden beds! You will be surrounded by fellow gardeners and a beautiful park. Tools are available and beds come well amended. Rental period is one year.
E.Z Rider Tours
Back up and running!
At the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, we believe that everyone should benefit from the beauty and fun at Lakes Park, which is why we created and are funding the E.Z. Rider Lakes Park Assisted Tour Service! The E.Z. Rider is a six-passenger golf cart available to guests of Lakes Park by advance reservation which transports individuals and families who could not otherwise enjoy the park.
Call 239-533-7578 to reserve.
NEWS & EVENTS
Lakes Park Calendar
Wondering what’s happening in Lakes Park? From volunteer days to no park fee weekends.
Check out our Calendar here for more info.
Recent Highlights
Last year, the Foundation implemented a phased approach to replace the aging beds. A donation campaign is underway to help fund this essential maintenance effort. Want to get involved in the Community Garden? Learn more.
Community Garden Updates
The Community Garden was a welcome addition to the Lakes Park Gardens. It provides a place for locals to learn to grow their own food. Veteran gardeners coach “newbies” about soil, drainage, pest control, maximizing yield and other subjects that will lead to their success. This is a progressive effort to revive the practice of growing and consuming produce close to home. Full-time Lee County residents can rent one of the 4′ x 8′ raised beds for just $75 annually, for the purpose of growing food and flowers. The foundation provides soil and tools. Seedlings are propagated in the Fragrance Garden and offered to gardeners at the beginning of the growing season for a modest price. Volunteers harvest food from several dedicated beds plus excess from the renters every other week during the growing season (October through April) for donation to a local soup kitchen.
